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“We're a family here.” - A Victorian Village Testimonial

For Barbara, life has been anything but ordinary. From her recent years as a government contractor in Iraq to becoming a vital part of the Victorian Village community, her journey is filled with adventure, resilience, and deep connections.…

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“This is more convenient, more social — and we don’t miss cooking at all!”

Bernice Bosma is the oldest of her four siblings, so she’s used to leading the way for the family. She was also the first of the four to move to Victorian Village, the friendly retirement community in Homer Glen, close where she lived in Orland Park. About a year later, her brother Al Bosma joined her, and their sister is considering moving in as well.…

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“My dad always said, ‘It’s like living on a cruise ship”

Ray and Jean Dering always enjoyed active lives in their retirement, filled with volunteering, church, and time with the people they loved. Twenty years ago, they decided they wanted even more freedom to use their time as they pleased, so they packed their things and downsized from their condo to an apartment at Victorian Village.…

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“It’s like living in the lap of luxury.”

Irene Johnson has always enjoyed a lifestyle centered on family and her local church.…

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“Victorian Village is the best place for retirement.”

When you meet Christine Asher, her positive attitude is contagious. She is bubbly, often laughing, and frequently excusing herself to greet her neighbors at Victorian Village,…

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Walking in Faith: Victorian Village Administrator Shares Her Lifelong Passion Working with Seniors

When other 16-year-olds were off participating in typical after-school activities, 16-year old Jamie Krieps spent her afternoons at her great-grandma’s house.…